Three points were needed for PSG to reclaim the top spot after Lens' 5-1 thrashing of Angers in the opening match of Round 27. Early on, Luis Enrique's team sought to establish themselves in the opponent's midfield. However, it wasn't until the 12th minute that the first opportunity arose, with a shot from Kvaratskhelia stopped by Diouf. Nice defended well, but history repeated itself in the 19th minute. The Georgian winger was, at that moment, the most dangerous player for the French champions, who showed some lack of aggression. It wasn't until the 37th minute that there were two clear opportunities at both ends. Wahi failed to get a shot on target, and Kvaratskhelia headed the ball, unmarked in the heart of the area, but Bah cleared it for a corner. It was a complicated game for the champions, but Sanson was unfortunate, handling the ball, leading to a penalty that Nuno Mendes converted without hesitation. Nice now had to do more than just defend well and even tried to apply pressure, but nothing could withstand Nuno Mendes, who broke down the left and, after a one-two with Kvaratskhelia, assisted Doué for the second goal. This marked the sixth assist of the season for the Portuguese international. Nice sought to score to reignite the match, but PSG managed their lead well and even came closer to a third goal, which was disallowed for Kvaratskhelia. The goal finally came in the 82nd minute from Dro Fernández. It was the first of his senior career and the 100th goal for PSG this season. Before the end, Zaire Emery sealed the 4-0 victory. It was a heavy punishment for Nice, who, after going 0-2 down, stopped believing and surrendered. Thus, PSG returns to the top of the table.
Nuno Mendes Scores PSG remains central to this story.
Nuno Mendes Scores PSG remains central to this story.
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